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Titanic - A Deepsea Expedition
April 13, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 3 minute read time
We invite you to explore the remains of one of history’s greatest tragedies, on an expedition where few have gone before.
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Preserving cultural heritage through contemporary fashion
February 21, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 5 minute read time
Who would have thought that women in wetsuits could inspire an entire catwalk collection? But Thea Bregazzi and Justin Thornton translated cultural heritage into contemporary fashion during London Fashion Week.
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Rewrite Maya History in the Guatemalan Jungle
February 19, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 2 minutes read time
Advanced technology has changed the perception of the Maya people from a dispersed population to a highly complex ancient civilisation. Don't just read about the discoveries, witness them first-hand.
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The Secret to the Perfect Royal Honeymoon
January 25, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 5 minute read time
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle represent a new generation of royals. Everything they do tells the story of who they are, and their honeymoon is no different.
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2018 Travel Trends
January 17, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 3 minute read time
Find out about the trends that are not just shaping 'where' people travel in 2018, but 'how'.
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The hyena man of Harar
January 10, 2018 by Camilla Bradshaw, 2 minute read time
As night falls over Harar, the glowing eyes of hyenas circle the fortified city walls in search of food. Surprisingly, the locals do not fear them, they welcome them in as part of an ancient ritual.
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Here be dragons
December 14, 2017 by Camilla Bradshaw, 2 minute read time
Enchanting sea monsters which appear on early maps show the world beyond man’s understanding. Vague sightings of fearsome, unknown creatures led to a distorted view of what was lurking in the depths of the ocean.
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The man behind Father Christmas
December 06, 2017 by Camilla Bradshaw, 1 minute read time
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas, whose acts of kindness and giving earned him the nickname Nicholas the Wonderworker.
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Lady of the Dead: Mictēcacihuātl
November 02, 2017 by Camilla Bradshaw, 3 minute read time
Each year, on Día de los Muertos, the souls of the dead are welcomed back to Earth to visit their loved ones. As Queen of the underworld, Mictēcacihuātl presides over this ancient Aztec festival.
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Nyepi Holiday: A Spirtual New Year Celebration
March 23, 2017 by Laura Mitchell, 5 minute read time
Silence isn’t one of the things you associate with New Year celebrations; however, for the people of Indonesia, it plays an important cultural and ceremonious role. Last time I left for Bali, I arrived just days...
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